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Dean Andrews (born 1963 in Rotherham) is a English actor.
He is most famous for his role as DS Ray Carling in both series of the cult BBC Television drama series, Life on Mars in 2006 and 2007. He continues the role in the show's 2008 spin-off series Ashes to Ashes.
Early life
Born in 1963 in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Andrews went to Sitwell Junior school on Grange Road and Oakwood Comprehensive School (now called Oakwood Technology College) on Moorgate Road. He went to school with Top Gear presenter James May . His parents were publicans and he lived at the The Masons Arms on Wellgate and the Green Dragon in Kimberworth. He belonged to the local Phoenix Amateur Operatic Society. He began work at Kirkby Central, a Vauxhall car dealership, in Wellgate, then began singing at holiday resorts such as Skegness, and on cruise ships over twenty years. His entry into acting came when successfully auditioning for the 2002 film, The Navigators, which was set in Sheffield.TV career
In 2005, Andrews played the character of Steven Maynard in the ITV drama Wire in the Blood. In 2007, he appeared in the BBC dramas True Dare Kiss and The Street.Personal life
He lives in Upper Hoyland with his wife, Denise, has two daughters (born c.1985 and c.1991). Andrews supports his local football team Rotherham United. He also enjoys watching rugby league.References
External links
- Dean Andrews official site
- March 31 2007 article in the Sheffield Star
- March 5 2007 article
- February 10 article The People
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